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Prosthetic arm with hook
- 1900s
A hollow, fiberglass prosthetic arm with attached pincher hooks and a rubber grip. The left hook can be manipulated by the wearer by a lever mechanism. The hooks are not detachable and the elbow joint is missing from…
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Prosthetic arm with strings
- 1900s
A prosthetic arm and detachable hand with wrist and mechanisms that allow the joints to be manually rotated and locked into place. The hand has a wide, hinged, non-jointed thumb with a large surface and a curved pointer…
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Standing Wheelchair Model
- 1900s
A wooden model of a standing wheelchair with a figure. The model is constructed of three pieces: two sides of the wheelchair, and one figure. The model was built by Morris A. Robbins, M.D. (1916-2004), an orthopedic…
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Letter from Johannes Jaenicke to Max Bredig, January 9, 1958
- 1958-Jan-09
Johannes Jaenicke (1888-1984) requests that Max Bredig (1902-1977) contribute memories of Fritz Haber (1868-1934) for a biography that he is writing. Fritz Haber was a German chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry…
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Envelopes addressed to Max Bredig from Johannes Jaenicke
- 1958
Johannes Jaenicke (1888-1984) was a German chemist who worked with Fritz Haber (1868-1934) at the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute in Berlin, Germany.
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Letter from Ilse Hayn to Max Bredig, April 8, 1958
- 1958-Apr-08
Ilse Hayn writes a casual letter to her friend Max Bredig (1902-1977) while she is on vacation in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She discusses her many vacations and living in New York.
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Author Hayn, Ilse
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Hayn, Ilse, Vacations
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Letter from Max Bredig to Ilse Hayn, January 14, 1958
- 1958-Jan-14
Max Bredig (1902-1977) writes to his friend, Ilse Hayn, concerning the finances of Fritz Hochwald (1897-1968) and clarifying his debt repayment status.
- Author Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Addressee Hayn, Ilse
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Hayn, Ilse, Hochwald, Fritz G., 1897-1968, Debt
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Letter from Friz Hochwald to Max Bredig, February 27, 1958
- 1958-Feb-27
Fritz Hochwald (1897-1968) apologizes to Max Bredig (1902-1977) for mistakenly neglecting to repay a debt. Bredig had aided Hochwald financially during his early months in the United States after immigrating. Hochwald…
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Author Hochwald, Fritz G., 1897-1968
- Subject Hochwald, Fritz G., 1897-1968, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Hayn, Ilse, Debt
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65 items
Fun with the Microscope
- 1958
Manual for the Gilbert Lab Technician Set for Girls. Chemistry sets reached their heyday in the 1950s, but production of them began in the United States during World War I. Playing with a toy chemistry set inspired many…
- Manufacturer A.C. Gilbert Company
- Editor Beeken, Basil B.
- Contributor Gilbert, A. C. (Alfred Carlton), 1884-1961
- Subject Chemistry sets, A.C. Gilbert Company, Microscopes, Chemistry--Handbooks, manuals, etc., Gilbert, A. C. (Alfred Carlton), 1884-1961
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Autographes et Documents Historiques
- Circa 1930 – 1985
Cover of an autograph catalog by Alain Brieux (1922-1985), an antique dealer, bookseller, and astrolabe specialist.
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Beckman Model E Ultracentrifuge Rotor
- 1950s
Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco. With Spinco came the famous Model E Ultracentrifuge, which was…
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Now it's really "Good-bye Weeds"
- 1950s
Color-printed magazine advertisement by the American Cyanamid Company. The image depicts two farmers chatting in a field while a plane flys behind them. The work advertises the product AERO™ Cyanate, Weedkiller which…
- Creator Of Work American Cyanamid Company
- Subject American Cyanamid Company, Pesticides, Weeds, Agriculture, Fertilizers, Agricultural chemistry, Agricultural chemicals, Pfizer Inc.
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Postcard commemorating the 1958 World’s Fair in Brussels
- 1958
Postcard depicting the Atomium monument from the 1958 World's Fair exhibition in Brussels, Belgium. Designed by engineer André Waterkeyn (1917-2005) and architects André (1914-1988) and Jean Polak (1920-2012), the…
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First day cover commemorating the 1958 World’s Fair in Brussels
- 1958
Philatelic First Day Cover with printed cachet and stamp. Cachet depicts the Atomium monument from the 1958 World's Fair Exhibition in Brussel's Belgium. Designed by engineer André Waterkeyn (1917-2005) and architects…
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First day cover commemorating the 1958 World’s Fair in Brussels
- 1958
First Day Cover with printed cachet and stamp. Cachet depicts the Atomium monument from the 1958 World's Fair Exhibition in Brussel's Belgium. Designed by engineer André Waterkeyn (1917-2005) and architects André…
- Creator Of Work Artmaster
- Subject Postage stamps, Postmarks, Commemorative postage stamps, Belgium--Brussels, Exhibitions, Monuments, Atomium (Brussels, Belgium), Belgium--Brussels
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Notes on Water Analysis
- 1950s
Procedures for a series of tests used in water analysis. The experiments include the determination of various minerals and contaminants present in water samples such as nitrite, sulfates, iron, etc. Each contains a list…
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It’s Saran for Smart Seat Covers...Best Performance on the Road!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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It’s...SARAN...for Smart Seat Covers...It’s...SARAN for Smart Outdoor Furniture!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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It’s...SARAN for Smart Seat Covers...It’s...SARAN for Smart Luggage
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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It’s...SARAN...for Smart Outdoor Furniture...It’s...SARAN...for Smart Seat Covers
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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“Nothing Saves Like Saran Wrap”
- 1958-Nov
Color print advertisement for Saran Wrap, a product of the Dow Chemical Company. The advertisement features small photographs of food items wrapped in Saran film, as well as a testimonial from "Lucille Thompson,"…
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Dyestuffs for Wood Stains
- 1900s
Sample book for dyeing solutions on wood from the Interessengemeinschaft Farbenindustrie Aktiengesellschaft, a German chemical and pharmaceutical conglomerate. Contains dyeing instructions and sixty-four mounted wood…
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Saran Seat Covers...Smart, Modern Patterns Last the Life of Your Car!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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You'll Like It Better If It's...SARAN for Smart Seat Covers!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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It's...SARAN for Smart Seat Covers. It's...SARAN for Smart Indoor Furniture!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
